2002년 당시의 락, 메틀 씬의 트렌드를 따르기 보다는 스래쉬 메틀 사운드를 기반으로 하드코어에 데스메틀을 혼합해 헤비하고 공격적인 사운드에 뛰어난 완급 조절이 돋보이는 앨범으로 킬스위치 인게이지 최고의 명반으로 뽑힌다. 팬들을 끌어들이는 데 일조했던 보컬 제시 리치가 참여한 마지막 앨범이기도 하다.
the time approaches, fall chanting inspiration for the righteous dislocation from the social order kingdoms will rise to power but kingdoms fall to dust the ashes of the dead will be a sign the time approaches arms raised, eyes gaze, tongues of fire whisper this life will soon slip away babylon you will fall your days are numbered who will hear your cries as you fall
Fixation on the darkness that engulfs this world drain the life force of our people change
change fixation on the darkness that engulfs this world drain the life force of our people return to the womb new life lay your head to rest mercy to give you a peace of mind lay your head to rest
come together inside this body is only a shell change the only way we will survive light transfiguration of the soul of the soul of the mind fixation on the darkness that engulfs this world drain the life force of our people
return to the womb new life lay your head to rest mercy to give you a piece of mind lay your head to rest
tell them they will not hold us down its time for change change its time for change change its time for change they will not hold us down they will not hold us down its time for change its time for change
This revelation is the death of ignorance Tangled in a state of suffocation Slave to self rightousness Damnation is on your lips From sorrow to serenity The truth is absolution From sorrow to serenity It's on your head This is my last serenade I feel you as you fall away From yourself you can't run away It's your choice Point the finger But it's on your head Your destination is a choice within yourself Will you rise or become a slave To self rightousness Open your heart And gaze within
humanity cover me with the ashes of remembrance i will learn from this pain
there is no darkness without light to teach us of ourselves humanity cover me with the ashes of remembrance i will learn from this pain life to lifeless to eternity life to lifeless the cycle repeats death unfolds itself painfully to unmask how fragile we are death unfolds itself painfully teacher of sanity pain drags me down i'll rebuild me pain drags me down i'll rebuild me humanity cover me with the ashes of remembrance i will learn from this pain life to lifeless to eternity life to lifeless the cycle repeats life to lifeless to eternity life to lifeless the cycle repeats cycle repeats cycle repeats cycle repeats cycle repeats
Decend into hysteria Chaos of mankind But who is listening To the voice of hatererd? Tortured souls lost so completely lost Weakened in the cencept of decline, deception
[Chorus] Are we alive, or just breathing? Don't close your eyes, see the images Are we alive, or just breathing? Don't close your eyes, see the images
The skies weep tonight Our bodies washed away I am waiting for you Deliverance The sun falls through the clouds Hear my cry
[Chorus] Are we alive, or just breathing? Don't close your eyes, see the images Are we alive, or just breathing? Don't close your eyes, see the images
The skies weep tonight Our bodies washed away I am waiting for you Deliverance The sun falls through the clouds Hear my cry
you son of man i am here as a witness you son of man can't you see what burns inside me this fire will consume as the flames purify with the peace that passes understanding this is my outcry >from dust to dust we will return the flesh is temporary the soul is eternal son of man can't you see son of man can't you save yourself
Torn disbelieving separation I close my eyes to see you This is for you, everything I am This is for you, take it from me
Torn disbelieving separation I close my eyes but there is no escaping this This is for you, everything I am This is for you, take it from me In your arms, in your soul I will be rejuvenation
Breathe Breathe in (I'm forever) Breathe Breathe in (I'm eternal) Breathe Breathe in (I'm forever) Breathe Breathe in (I'm eternal)
I will return to you I...I am with you always And I will never turn away from you
Breathe Breathe in (I'm forever) Breathe Breathe in (I'm eternal) Breathe Breathe in (I'm forever) Breathe Breathe in (I'm eternal)
i have opened my eyes to see the world that surrounds me daily i refuse to be led by the majority can't compromise i and i to pass judgement judgement will be passed upon you i will stand up for who i am never moved by condemnation no one is placed higher than another no matter race or creed or gender we must teach forgiveness and compassion for all life through understanding of our differences we will find respect for one another we are all flesh and blood i am not afraid to speak my mind no matter the consequences stay true to myself through the humble eyes of a child we will realize true equality they cannot take me from me they cannot take you from you they cannot take i from i
Separation from the faceless majority step on the outside Look on the inside tear tear it apart, A prisoner only in your own mind Individuality will bring you life time to rise above to freedom So much love lost, What have we become rise against the oppresion, Resist and question burn the system kill the system kill the mindstate Of indifference step into the unblind reclaim your life
The Time approaches Fall This is the voice of the voiceless We have learned by making choices After persecution and delusion We have severed a solution To build our foundation on natural elements to preserve life We will rise, this Babylon.(fall) Fall Chanting inspiration for the righteous Dislocation from the social order Kingdoms will rise to power But kingdoms fall to dust Fall, fall, fall [repeat last 5 lines]
The ashes of the dead will be a sign The time approaches (no one hear you cry as you fall) The time approaches
Arms raised (raised) Eyes gaze (gaze) Tongues of fire whisper This life (life) will soon (soon)slip away Fall Babylon, your days are numbered The time The time approaches Arms raised (raised) Eyes gaze (gaze) Tongues of fire whisper This life (life) will soon (soon)slip away Fall Babylon, you will fall Your days are numbered The time approaches No one hear you cry as you fall Fall, fall, fall.
Descend into hysteria Chaos of mankind But who is listening To the voice of hatred? Tortured souls lost So completely lost Weakened in the concept of decline, deception
Are we alive, or just breathing? Don't close your eyes, see the images Are we alive, or just breathing? Don't close your eyes, see the images
The skies weep tonight Our bodies washed away I am waiting for you Deliverance The sun falls through the clouds Hear my cry
The skies weep tonight Our bodies washed away I am waiting for you Deliverance The sun falls through the clouds Hear my cry
Fixation on the darkness that engulfs this world Drain the life force of our people, change Fixation on the darkness that engulfs this world Drain the life force of our people
Return to the womb, new life Lay your head to rest, mercy To give you a peace of mind, lay your head to rest
Come together inside, this body is only a shell Change, the only way we will survive Light transfiguration of the soul, of the soul, of the mind
Fixation on the darkness that engulfs this world Drain the life force of our people
Return to the womb, new life Lay your head to rest, mercy To give you a peace of mind, lay your head to rest
Tell them they will not hold us down, it's time for change It's time for change, change It's time for change, they will not hold us down, they will not hold us down It's time for change, it's time for change
This revelation is the death of ignorance Tangled in a state of suffocation Slave to self righteousness Damnation is on your lips
From sorrow to serenity The truth is absolution From sorrow to serenity It's on your head
This is my last serenade I feel you as you fall away This is my last serenade From yourself you can't run away
It's your choice, point the finger But it's on your head Your destination is a choice within yourself Will you rise or become a slave To self righteousness Open up your heart and gaze within
From sorrow to serenity The truth is absolution From sorrow to serenity It's on your head
This is my last serenade I feel you as you fall away This is my last serenade From yourself you can't run away
This is my last serenade This is my last serenade This is my last serenade
Fixation on the darkness that engulfs this world Drain the life force of our people, change Fixation on the darkness that engulfs this world Drain the life force of our people
Return to the womb, new life Lay your head to rest, mercy To give you a peace of mind, lay your head to rest
Come together inside, this body is only a shell Change, the only way we will survive Light transfiguration of the soul, of the soul, of the mind
Fixation on the darkness that engulfs this world Drain the life force of our people
Return to the womb, new life Lay your head to rest, mercy To give you a peace of mind, lay your head to rest
Tell them they will not hold us down, it's time for change It's time for change, change It's time for change, they will not hold us down, they will not hold us down It's time for change, it's time for change